25 Jun 1938
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1938
Page
1
Mr d O Witenets of The Premier visits Western Australia amid a pivotal year for local industry and governance. The trip focuses on improving regional cooperation and addressing ongoing infrastructure needs with key officials and business leaders.
Fragmented readable text mentions German administration and Austrian discontent amid wartime tensions. References to Europe’s leadership, Soviet concerns, and regional control hint at a broader political crisis. Names, dates, and places are unclear due to garbled OCR text.
Sydney reports that Minister for Defence says final draft agreements cover wartime air mail service routes between England and Australia. He notes internal service links from Parewin to Perth and Daewin-adjacent, extension plans Brisbane to Darwin and Coote to Charlestown, with ratification by Federal Parliament expected next week and cuts or new permanent arrangements to follow.
Qantas announces new service zone Sydney to Singapore with initial test date July 28. Regular weekly departures and arrivals set for Saturdays Sundays and Mondays, with air mail to England charged at 1/6 per half ounce.
A Bulky Mails plan announced on June 2 outlines eight tons of mall transported weekly to Australia. The scheme proposes three flights per week for carriage, with letters at a Mit rate. Details remain unclear due to garbled text.
The Senate president Senator Lytch retires on June 30 and receives a silver tray. At a gathering, colleagues praised his charm and forethought while warning against demagogy, recalling his long career since election by the Legmvinder Assembly for Western 18a in 1804.
Shanghai reports heavy flooding along the Yellow River with high water levels and substantial damage. Officials cite rising flood crests, evacuations, and disrupted transport as relief efforts continue and weather conditions worsen in the region.
National Party general secretary Hugh K. Maclean argues that public and financial information will clarify the state's real finances as the Treasury plans its revenue and expenditure. He notes projected spending for 1937 38 and discusses expected revenue, waste reduction, and transparency in government spending.
In a lively Commons session the bombing of ships sparked sharp exchanges over British policy toward Derilah shipping and Spain. The adjournment motion, led by Mr Atlee, failed 275 to 141 amid strong government defense of non intervention.
An advertisement extols Charmosin Cold Cream for facial care. It claims nightly washing and application to the face neck throat and chest will cleanse dust and beauty-destroying elements, leaving skin smooth supple and firm against wrinkles sagging flesh and crow's feet.
Fragmentary note lists Charmosan cold cream and Rondoir jars priced at two shillings eight pence each. Mentions chemists and amateur sellers. Details are unclear and incomplete, with stray words about verses and dripers.
Perth reports the federal government rejects a proposal by Varuypl Sound Mining Co to export 15 million tons of ore. Premier Willesek condemns the embargo as disastrous for Western Australia’s development, urging continued exploitation of Yampi iron deposits to meet Australia’s annual 2 million ton iron ore target.
Badminton action at Yacht Club Hall, Northampton, featured teams from Norhampton and the Geraltion Club. The event produced mixed results across men’s and women’s doubles and singles with several close scores and notable performances.
Ore shipments from Boogardie State Battery show several parcels processed last week. Entries list consignors such as Schulz and Dannixon, Tule, Conway, Barrett, Tant, and Marotti with tonnages ranging from around 12 to 217 tons and varying weights in refined ore measurements.
The report lists May output from Murchison goldfield and smaller centres with 35422 tons of ore yielding refined gold and silver valued around 450 tons of gold and 812 fine silver. April shipments included 455 tons of sands at the White Battery and Wonvurn with 52.30 fine gold and silver, while May expected 352 tons at 66.30 fine cz.
Fragmentary notice mentions Geraldton Newspapers Ltd offering Brown Wrapping Paper Roll or Flat. The rest reads as garbled hand notes about a Melborne case and a found human hand near a Mrs. TH Cornixt area, with references to police activity and a possible homicide link.
The Prime Minister announces that new cruisers to be acquired by the Royal Australian Navy will be headquartered at Hobart and Perth, marking the first occasion that ships of the fleet will be based in Western Australian and Tasmanian capitals.
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